Bucksport, Maine vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 12.6% cheaper than Bucksport, Maine.

You would need a salary of $43,721 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bucksport, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Bucksport, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Calais
than in Bucksport, Maine
Bucksport, ME vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Bucksport, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower